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Chester to Gretna Green trains

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The average train between Chester and Gretna Green takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Gretna Green. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 25m
£49–83

Chester to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Gretna Green? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Gretna Green via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 3h 25m.

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